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SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT IN INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT EXAMINATION, 2022
Staff Selection Commission has published Notification for “Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department Examination, 2022” on 30.09.2022. The Commission will conduct an open competitive examination for recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department . Candidates from all parts of the country will be eligible to apply.
2. Information regarding detail of post, age limit, essential educational qualification, fee payable, scheme of examination, how to apply, etc. are given in detail in the Recruitment Notice.
3. Applications must be submitted in online mode only through Commission’s website ssc.nic.in . The last date for submission of online applications is 18.10.2022  and last date for making online fee payment is 20.10.2022 .
4. In Southern Region, Computer Based Examination will be held in December, 2022 in 20 Centres/Cities as follows: 10 Centres in Andhra Pradesh; 07 Centres in Tamil Nadu; 03 Centres in Telangana.
5. The Press Note is being issued for giving wider publicity for the benefit of prospective applicants, according to a press release issued by K.Nagaraja, Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission
Ministry of Mines
Workshop on ‘Enhancing Exploration through NMET’ organized at Bhopal on 2nd March, 2021
Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with Geological Survey of India  and Mineral exploration corporation , organized workshop in Bhopal on mineral exploration initiatives of National Mineral Exploration Trust  for the benefit of State Departments Mining & Geology and State Mineral Development Corporations of states of MP, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. This is the third workshop of NMET on the subject of ‘Enhancing Exploration through NMET’, after earlier workshops organised in Jaipur  and in Lucknow .
Shri Sukhveer Singh, Principal Secretary, Mineral Resource Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh inaugurated the workshop. Dr. Ranjit Rath, DG, Geological Survey of India & CMD, Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited, and Shri Amit Saran, Director, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India along with other officials from Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India, MECL, were present during the workshop. The workshop was attended by officials from Department of Mines and Geology, of states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
The workshop provided a knowledge-sharing platform. It highlighted the role of State Directorates of Mining and Geology & Mining corporations in enhancing exploration in the country through NMET funding. The States were requested to plan exploration activities in such a way that a considerable impact would be felt in mineral sector. The States were also requested to utilize the services of Notified Exploration Agencies to explore the untapped mineral resource. Ministry of Mines will facilitate all possible cooperation to State Government.
NMET highlighted that India is endowed with rich mineral resources. However, it’s importing huge mineral resources. The mineral requirement of the country is expected to increase with the increase of share of manufacturing sector. To meet this increase and keep the import bill down, there is a need to increase exploration activities, for which there is no scarcity of funds.
Detailed presentations on NMET covering mineral exploration project formulation, approval and execution mechanism through NMET funding were made in the workshop. GSI made a presentation on potential areas for mineral exploration in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
It was brought out that National Mineral Exploration Trust  has provided a huge opportunity to the State Governments to harness their mineral resources by undertaking exploration activities through Notified Exploration Agencies  and utilizing the NMET fund available for this purpose. State DGM’s and states PSU’s were requested to actively participate in exploration activities and submit exploration proposals for NMET funding. The workshop served as an idea sharing platform to enhance the mineral exploration which is fundamental for growth of the mining sector.
Officials from State DMGs’ and State Mineral Development Corporation of states and MOIL also spoke on the mineral exploration activities of their respective organizations.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
Government notified the ‘National Offshore Wind Energy Policy’ in 2015 providing the basic framework for developing the offshore wind sector. Post notification of the policy, Government, through National Institute of Wind Energy, has issued ‘Guidelines for Offshore Wind Power Assessment Studies and Surveys’ to enable private investors to carryout offshore wind resource assessment. Further, Government is carrying out offshore wind resource assessments and related studies through National Institute of Wind Energy to validate the offshore wind resource potential in identified locations off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
The Ministry has formulated a committee to finalize a roadmap for offshore wind development in the country, including upcoming offshore projects.
Government has permitted Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route for renewable energy projects, including offshore wind energy projects.
This information was given by Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
STATE LEVEL DAK ADALAT ON JANUARY 24
Department of Posts, Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad is conducting a ‘96TH Dak Adalat’ on January 24  to hear the complaints and grievances of the public relating to postal services. The Adalat will be held at 11.00 a.m. at the Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle – 500 001.
The complaints and grievances from the public may be sent in postal envelop or cover, duly super scribed with the words ‘96th Dak Adalat’ and addressed to Shri K. Venkata Rami Reddy, Assistant Postmaster General , O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad – 500001. The last date for receiving complaints and grievances is 19th January, 2018, according to a press note issued by Asst. Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad – 500 001.
National Financial Reporting Authority
NFRA introduces audit quality inspections
The National Financial Reporting Authority  has published its audit quality inspection guidelines as a step towards further improving the quality of audit profession. The inspection guidelines are on the lines of the best practices followed by International Audit Regulators. In fact, Audit quality inspections are integral to the functioning of independent audit regulators, world-wide. The International Forum for Independent Audit regulators , which comprises independent audit regulators from 54 countries, requires that audit regulators, should as a minimum, conduct recurring inspections of audit firms undertaking audits of public interest entities in order to assess compliance with applicable professional standards, independence requirements and other rules, laws and regulations.
Also, in response to a NFRA’s consultation paper “Enhancing Engagement with Stakeholders’ in 2021, many stakeholders had suggested onsite inspection of audit firms by NFRA to help inspection teams familiarize themselves with the systems and processes followed by audit firms and also to enable the audit firms to comply with auditing standards, guidance etc in its audits.
NFRA’s inspections are intended to identify areas and opportunities for improvement in the audit firm’s system of quality control. Inspections will consist of firm-wide review of audit quality  and individual file reviews on test-check basis to evaluate the level of compliance with applicable auditing standards and quality control policy and processes. NFRA has clarified that inspections by nature, are distinct from investigations. However, in certain cases, test-check by the inspection teams may provide basis for enforcement or investigation under applicable provisions of the Act and Rules.
Audit quality inspections will provide an opportunity for feedback and course correction to the audit firms and at the same time foster a greater mutual understanding of the policies and procedures that underlie audit quality management. The inspections are intended to bring about systemic improvements in overall financial reporting framework in the country. The inspection guidelines are available at:
https://nfra.gov.in/sites/default/files/Inspection%20guidelines%20Final.pdf
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Development of Nomadic Tribes
To promote the socio-economic development of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities, the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities  has been constituted on 21.02.2019 for a period of three years extendable up to 5 years with following terms of reference:-
- To formulate and Implement Welfare and Development programme as required, for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
- To identify the locations/areas where these communities are densely populated.
- To assess and identify gaps in accessing existing programmes and entitlements and to collaborate with Ministries/Implementing agencies to ensure that ongoing programmes meet the special requirements of De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
- To monitor and evaluate the progress of the schemes of Government of India and the States/UTs with reference to De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
- Any other related work as may be assigned by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
In addition, the following schemes are being implemented by the Central Government through State Government/UT Administrations for the DNTs:-
- Pre and Post Matric Scholarships to DNT Students.
- Nanaji Deshmukh Scheme of Construction of Hostels for DNT Boys and Girls.
As per the Cabinet decision, a Committee under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman NITI Aayog is in place, which has taken up the task of identification of DNT communities which are yet to be formally classified. NITI Aayog has assigned the task of ethnographic survey of 62 tribes to the Anthropological Survey of India  to conduct the studies of these communities in different parts of the country.
Besides following schemes have also been launched for educational empowerment of DNTs:
 Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNT Boys and Girls.
 Nanaji Deshmukh Scheme of Construction of Hostels for DNT Boys and Girls.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Begin Day 5 at IFFI with IFFILOID - Your Never-Ending Reel
Panaji, November 24, 2021
So, are you having enough of the cinematic celebration at IFFI? Either way, don't miss the nuggets of inspiration we have specially curated for you.
Do check out the fifth issue of IFFILOID – your never-ending reel.
Read here.
In case you missed it, here are the previous issues:
- Issue 1
- Issue 2
- Issue 3
- Issue 4
Why IFFILOID
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter is being issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Domicile Certificates Issued for J&K
As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, a total of 35,44,938 applications for issue of Domicile Certificate have been received as on 31st December, 2020, out of which 32,31,353 applicants have been issued Domicile Certificates.
A total of 2,15,438 applications have been rejected as on 31st December, 2020.
Rule 5 of the Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate  Rules, 2020 mandates certain documents to be annexed with the application. The applications which lack the prescribed documents are rejected.
As on 31st December, 2020, a total of 31,08,682 Domicile Certificates have been issued to the dependents/holders of erstwhile Permanent Resident Certificates in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Cabinet approves “Reforms in Exploration and Licensing Policy for enhancing domestic exploration and production of oil and gas”
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Policy framework on reforms in exploration and licensing sector for enhancing domestic exploration and production of oil and gas. The objective of the Policy is to attract new investment in Exploration and Production  Sector, intensification of exploration activities in hitherto unexplored areas and liberalizing the policy in producing basins. Considering stagnant/declining domestic production of oil and gas, rise in import dependence and decline in investment in E&P activities, the need to bring further policy reforms was felt.
The policy reforms focus on four major areas. Firstly, increasing exploration activities in unexpected areas. In basins where no commercial production is there, exploration blocks would be bid out exclusively on the basis of exploration work programme without any revenue or production share to Government. Royalty and statutory levies, however, will be paid by Contractor. For unallocated/unexplored areas of producing basins, the bidding will continue to be based on revenue sharing basis but more weightage to work programme. An upper ceiling on biddable revenue share has also been prescribed to prevent unviable bids. The policy also provides for shorter exploration period and fiscal incentive for commencement of early production. Contractor will have full marketing and pricing freedom for crude oil and natural gas to be sold at arm's length basis through transparent and competitive bidding process.
Secondly, to incentivize enhanced gas production, marketing and pricing freedom has been granted for those new gas discoveries whose Field Development Plan  is yet to be approved Fiscal incentive is also provided on additional gas production from domestic fields over and above normal production Thirdly, to enhance production from existing nomination fields of ONGC and OIL, enhanced production profile will be prepared by both PSUs. For production enhancement, bringing new technology, and capital, NOCs will be allowed to induct private sector partners Fourthly measures will be initiated for promoting ease of doing business through setting up coordination mechanism and simplification of approval of DGH, alternate dispute resolution mechanism etc.
Through this policy, a transparent, investor friendly and competitive policy framework is envisaged to accelerate exploration activities and provide impetus to expeditious production of oil and gas. The production enhancement scheme for nomination field of NOCs is likely to augment production by leveraging new technology, capital and management practices through private sector participation. With enhanced E&P activities, there would be macro-economic spin off benefits in terms of development of support services, employment generation, transfer of advanced technology etc. The enhanced production would help in reducing import dependence, improve energy security of country and save the precious foreign exchange on import bill.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Relief to establishments covered under EPF and MP Act, 1952 from levy of penalty for delayed deposit of dues during lockdown
Due to prolonged lockdown announced by the Govt. to control the spread of COVID-19 and other disruptions due to pandemic, establishments covered under EPF & MP Act, 1952 are distressed and unable to function normally and pay the statutory contributions in time.
Considering the difficulty faced by the establishments in timely deposit of contributions or administrative charges due for any period during lockdown, the EPFO has decided that such delays due to operational or economic reasons shall not be treated as default and penal damages should not be levied for such delay.
Circular dated 15.05.2020 has been issued to Field Offices of EPFO containing instructions to the effect that no proceeding shall be initiated for levy of penal damages in such cases which is available under TAB “COVID-19” on home page of EPFO website.
The aforesaid step shall ease the compliance norms for 6.5 lakhs EPF covered establishments and save them from liability on account of penal damages.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports extends the last date of submission of application till 28th June for Sports Awards 2021
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invited nominations/ applications for Sports Awards viz. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards, Arjuna Award, Dronahcyara Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Purskar  and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for the year 2021 on 19th and 20th May, 2021. The notifications were uploaded on the Ministry’s website www.yas.nic.in.
Last date for receipt of nominations has been extended from 21st June, 2021 to 28th June, 2021 . The nominations/applications from the eligible sportspersons/ coaches/ entities/ universities are invited for the award and are to be e-mailed to surendra.yadav[at]nic[dot]in OR girnish.kumar[at]nic[dot]in. Indian Olympics Associations/ Sports Authority of India/ recognized National Sports Federations/ Sports Promotion Boards/ State and UTs Governments etc. are also intimated accordingly. Nominations received after 28th June, 2021 will not be considered.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensions, due from 01.07.2021
An increase of 3% over the existing rate of 28% of the Basic Pay / Pension
This will benefit about 47.14 lakh Central Government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners
Impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.9,488.70 crore per annum
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief  to pensioners w.e.f. 1.7.2021 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 28% of the Basic Pay / Pension, to compensate for price rise.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.9,488.70 crore per annum. This will benefit about 47.14 lakh Central Government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Sweden
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Sweden from 03 to 06 Jun 2019. The bilateral goodwill visit is on invitation by the Chief of the Swedish Air Force.
The CAS is scheduled to visit various operational and training units as well as interact with senior functionaries of the Swedish Air Force amongst others.
The visit would provide an impetus towards defence cooperation and pave the way for greater interaction and cooperation between the Air Forces. This would also strengthen relationships and enable engagement in productive exchanges between the two Air Forces.
Prime Minister's Office
Amrit Mahotsav programme to begin from Sabarmati Ashram: PM
'Vocal For Local' is a wonderful tribute to Bapu and freedom fighters, says PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the ‘Padyatra’  from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, today.
In tweets, the Prime Minister said, "Today’s Amrit Mahotsav programme begins from Sabarmati Ashram, from where the Dandi March began. The March had a key role in furthering a spirit of pride and Aatmanirbharta among India’s people. Going 'Vocal For Local' is a wonderful tribute to Bapu and our great freedom fighters.
Buy any local product and post a picture on social media using 'Vocal For Local'. A Charkha will be installed near Magan Niwas at Sabarmati Ashram. It will rotate full circle with each Tweet related to Aatmanirbharta. This shall also become a catalyst for a people’s movement".
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Status of Solar and Ultra Mega Solar power projects
Total central financial support of Rs. 34422 Cr is envisaged under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, which has been extended till 31.3.2026. The Scheme is a demand driven scheme and capacities are allocated, under the Scheme based on the demand received from the states/UTs.
Under the Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects, total of 57 solar parks of aggregate capacity 39,285 MW have been sanctioned till 30.11.2022.
So far, solar power projects of 10,027 MW have been commissioned in these parks, while a few Solar Parks have been cancelled due to their slow progress. The challenges faced in this scheme, inter-alia include acquisition of clear land; mismatch in timelines between solar projects and power evacuation infrastructure; environmental issues like the Great Indian Bustard  issue in Rajasthan and Gujarat; deceleration of pace of implementation to a considerable extent due to COVID pandemic, etc.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.